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Plant power! Plants have formed the basis of medical treatment for much of human history, and their use in the prevention and treatment of illness is still very much a part of healing today. Using herbs to prevent and treat illness is the most ancient form of medicine, and in fact remains the most common form of medicine in use today. The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of the global population rely at least partially on herbal medicines for their primary health care needs, and the use of herbal remedies is so widespread that most people do not even realise that they are using them. For example, common herbs and spices added to food may aid the digestion, and most people know that dock leaves will ease a nettle sting, and that putting vinegar on a wasp sting will relieve the pain. We offer a Herbal Medicine Foundation course as the perfect way to learn about this fascinating subject so you can learn the fundamentals and put what you have learned into practice.

This course is ideal for beginners who want to use herbal medicines at home or therapists who want to prescribe some basic herbal medicines in their clinic alongside their main therapy.

Herbal Medicine Foundation CourseOur Herbal Medicine Foundation course provides a good grounding of knowledge on the teachings, philosophy and practice of herbal medicine. It is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to use herbal medicine in the home, for those who wish to do a foundation course before training as a professional herbalist, or for any naturopath, nutritionist or other therapist who would like to understand more about herbs and incorporate the use of a few herbal medicines into their existing practice.

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This course is divided into four units and is beginner to intermediate level. This course will give you a solid foundation of knowledge and inspiration from which to progress to further studies if you wish to do so. You will be able to make herbal remedies for yourself, your friends and family, and feel empowered that you have a sound knowledge of herbal medicine.

You will learn about the history of herbal medicine and use of herbal medicine today, the way herbs work, how we can use them in relation to the body and how and why we make particular remedies and blends.

All the course case studies are from a practising herbalist who has completed years of training and hundreds of hours of clinical experience with decades of practice in the field.

You will be able to make remedies for yourself, family and friends and feel empowered that you know about herbs. (repeated) Learn more complicated blends and the simpler remedies – teas, ointments and lotions etc.

The emphasis on this course is to introduce you to 30 herbs you will begin to get to know really well and can use with confidence. You will gain the knowledge that certain herbs will help certain conditions and certain people and that you can make remedies for minor ailments while understanding herbs work for more serious conditions.

The study experience Study is undertaken through a series of four units. You are guided through the content of each unit with referenced materials and supporting explanations, descriptions, and diagrams. Each unit has many activities that incorporate a range of study skills including reading, writing, copying, drawing, reciting and researching. The varied range of learning experiences aims to make the course enjoyable and therefore also memorable. As you advance through the course you check your progress and reinforce your learning through self-assessment questions that come with model answers, or answers that are clear in your course books and will be referenced for you to check. At the end of each study unit you send your written assignments to a specialist tutor for assessment and helpful feedback.

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Herbal Medicine Foundation Course Overview Units: 1-4Study hours: 200Course Length: 12 monthsEnrolment period given: 18 monthsIncludes: Course materials, video lectures, tutor marking, books (The Complete Herbal Tutor by Anne McIntyre and Hedgerow Medicine by Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal)Study options: Correspondence or e-learning Certificate: Foundation Diploma Herbal Medicine

The Herbal Medicine Course is made up of 4 Units:

Unit 1Introduction to herbal medicine The history of herbal medicineMateria medica, foraging, growing, medicine making and phytochemistrySafety, limitations and the law.

Unit 2The digestive system including the liver The integumentary systemThe cardiovascular systemThe respiratory system

Unit 3The immune system The lymphatic systemThe nervous systemThe endocrine system

Unit 4The musculoskeletal systemThe urinary systemThe reproductive system

The emphasis on this course is to obtain a solid knowledge base of herbal medicine. After the course, if you decide that you would like to train as a professional herbalist, you can choose from various 3 to 4 year courses. Following successful graduation from our course if you did want to continue your studies in Herbal Medicine to become a Herbalist you may be able to apply for Advanced Entry into year two of another programme. If you do plan to do this then it is always advisable to check with the other course provider in advance.

Entry requirementsNo prior medical training is required; we provide everything that you will need.

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